If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome!

I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion, and most recently achieved Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

We chatted in detail about how he became a rower, what the season looks like for him, the pressure to win at the Olympics, and eyes ahead to LA 2028!

As always, don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe, to be the first to hear all about our new episodes and content. Enjoy!

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Zane Healey is one of the best up and coming athletes in the Oceania region, and whilst he may be currently recovering from surgery, Zane is no stranger to competing and planning his recovery for his 2025 season.

We chat about how he got into CrossFit, coaching before competing, recovery, and his experiences at multiple Semi final experiences.

Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

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You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15

Gemma Rader is no stranger to competing at a high level in the sport of CrossFit, and this year achieved more than ever when she became Fittest in Africa, and qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Games.

Whilst they weren’t the Games anyone envisioned, Gemma spoke about her personal experience that weekend, and all the changes and sacrifices she went through to get there.

Now, nearing the end of the year, we speak about her plans for the future, and what she plans on doing for 2025. Note: this episode was recorded before the plans for the 2025 season were announced by CrossFit HQ.

Check it out now and let us know what you think!

Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

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You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15